Yarns for the Soul
"Yarns" is a common way for New Zealanders to describe having a chat, a conversation. We might say 'I had a great yarn with Nicole the other day!'. For me, a yarn can go in many different directions, often including multiple tangents and side stories. It also involves having deeper discussions and diving into some vulnerability, before coming back up to a lighter level with some sarcasm or dark humour.
Yarns for the Soul was born out of a desire to champion more honest and vulnerable conversation (but also feel like you're sitting on a friend's couch with a cup of tea having a yarn with them- and that friend is me!).
I believe in the magic and power of story-telling, and everyone has stories that deserve to be shared with the world. We are all experts of our own lived experiences, and I hope by sharing these we can foster more curiosity and compassion for others and the world around us.
I yarn with my guests on a range of topics, often delving into subjects that are still considered socially taboo or not spoken about enough. In my mini-yarns, I also share parts of my own stories, and reflect on things that I'm learning while I continue to muddle my way forward and follow my nose!
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If you'd like to get in touch, or follow my journey, you can find me over in Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. See you there!
Yarns for the Soul
Episode 30- Yarn on solo travelling with chronic health issues + invisible conditions with Théa
On this episode I welcome back the amazing Théa to get into some yarns on solo travelling while managing chronic health conditions. We are both lovers of travel and value getting to explore new places, but have similar challenges in managing our invisible conditions. Théa shares how her version of travel has changed following a number of head injuries and a back injury, and the shift in mindset this has required. I talk about my own experiences with adrenal fatigue as a result of chronic stress, and how I manage my limitations while living as a digital nomad.
We both battle comparison, often wishing we were as able as others our age to travel at a "normal" pace. However, we delve into how our values of curiosity and connection can still be met through slow travel, and how it allows you so much more appreciation of the smaller moments.
If you missed Théa's origin story, check out episode 28! You can follow Théa and her journey over on Instagram @yourbrainbff.
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If you want to get in touch with me, you can find me on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- I love hearing your insights, what resonated with you in this episode, plus any other yarns you want to share!
